grader

noun

grad·​er ˈgrā-dər How to pronounce grader (audio)
1
: one that grades
2
: a machine for leveling earth
3
: a pupil in a school grade
a fifth grader

Examples of grader in a Sentence

Her students say that she's a tough grader.
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Our Keith Law was one of the more pessimistic graders on De Vries in the most recent batch of prospect rankings — and Keith put him at No. 13 in the sport. Andy McCullough, New York Times, 31 July 2025 Tenth graders would be expected to have at least 10 high school credits and assessments could be based on attendance, PSAT scores, college and career courses. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025 The gun then killed LePatner, an executive at the big financial firm Blackstone, who was in the lobby at 6:30 likely heading home to her own husband, teen daughter and seventh grader son. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025 To better understand students’ attitudes, perceptions, and intentions for life after high school, American Student Assistance (ASA) administered a nationwide survey to over 3,000 7th-12th graders in 2024. Jean Eddy, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for grader

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grader was in 1832

Cite this Entry

“Grader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grader. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

grader

noun
grad·​er ˈgrād-ər How to pronounce grader (audio)
1
: one that grades
2
: a machine for leveling earth
3
: a pupil in a school grade
a group of sixth graders

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